I Fought the Law tells of Ann Ming's fight for justice after her daughter Julie's murder
, which tells the real-life story of a mother's fight to repeal the notorious double jeopardy law and bring her murdered daughter's killer to justice.WATCH: ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office was also based on a shocking true story
In November 1989, Julie, who was a mother to young son Kevin and wife to husband Andrew, disappeared after a shift at a local pizza parlour. 80 days later, her body was found concealed in the bathroom of her home, despite the extensive searches of the property by the police. The archaic double jeopardy law meant Julie's murderer couldn't be tried twice for the same crime, and so when he was controversially acquitted after two mistrials, Ann took on the Criminal Justice System, the Crown Prosecution Service, the Government to get justice. It's this law that Ann and her family managed to overturn.Sheridan leads the cast as Ann, who will act as a consultant throughout the production process.
Meanwhile, Ann said: "I am very pleased that Hera Pictures will tell the story of my campaign to overturn the double jeopardy law. "My daughter's killer was wrongfully acquitted, and a number of years later confessed to her murder, for which he could only be prosecuted for perjury due to the 800-year-old double jeopardy law."I'm overwhelmed that Sheridan Smith will be playing me. Having such an iconic and talented actress portray me is truly wonderful.
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